Authentic Kerala-Style Spicy Mutton Curry Recipe

Kerala-Style Mutton Curry Recipe

Servings: 4–5
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 1–1.5 hours

Ingredients

For Mutton Marinade:

1 kg mutton (bone-in preferred)

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp red chili powder

1 tsp salt

2 tsp ginger-garlic paste

For Curry:

3 tbsp coconut oil

2 large onions, thinly sliced

2 green chilies, slit

2 tsp ginger-garlic paste

2 large tomatoes, chopped

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp black pepper powder

1 tsp garam masala powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 cup thick coconut milk

1 cup water (adjust as needed)

Few curry leaves

Salt, to taste

Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish

Instructions

Marinate the Mutton

Mix the mutton with turmeric, red chili powder, salt, and ginger-garlic paste.

Keep aside for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best results).

Fry Onions and Spices

Heat coconut oil in a heavy-bottomed pan.

Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.

Add green chilies, curry leaves, and ginger-garlic paste. Fry until raw smell disappears.

Cook Tomatoes and Masala

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.

Mix in coriander powder, cumin powder, black pepper, turmeric, and garam masala. Cook until oil separates.

Add Mutton and Cook

Add the marinated mutton to the pan.

Sear the mutton for 5–10 minutes until lightly browned.

Simmer with Coconut Milk

Add water and bring to a boil.

Cover and simmer on low heat for 45–60 minutes, or until mutton is tender.

Stir occasionally and add more water if needed.

Finish Curry

Once the mutton is cooked, add thick coconut milk and simmer for 5–10 minutes on low flame.

Adjust salt and spice levels.

Garnish and Serve

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Serve hot with steamed rice, parotta, or appam.